Friday, November 15th
FLORA Top Hits Band at Friday Night Concert Series at Restaurant Piazza 6-8p Fri
Kathleen Peace at Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Fri
BACKLASH at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7:30p Fri
Martini Russa at The Center Bar at the Promenade at Bonita Bay 7-10p Fri
Friday Night Live at the Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4p Fri
Flashback Fridays at Seed to Table, Naples 8p-2a Fri
Soapy Tuna at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Fri
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
West of Galway at Whiskey Park Naples 5-8p Fri
Back Country Boys at Whiskey Park Naples 8p Fri
The Neil Diamond Tribute Show w/ Special Guest Tribute Performer
Barbara Streisand! at The Stage Bonita Springs Fri
Danny Sinoff Trio at The London Club Naples 5-8p Fri
Matt Chadwick at The London Club Naples 8-11p Fri
JR De Guzman at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Dale Elliot Jr. at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri
Jodi White at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Coral Stone Band at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 7p Fri
DJ Messina & DJ Promo at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 10p Fri
Latin Social | Nery Garcia at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 8:30p Fri
Kerri Moore at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Eric Whitener at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-4p Fri
Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 6-9p Fri
JP Soars and The Red Hots at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Fri
Geezers – N – Paradize at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 3-6p Fri
Geezers in Paradise at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Fri
The Rockefellers at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Fri
Music Walk – Fort Myers Music Walk runs from 6-10 p.m. in the historic downtown Fort Myers River District. On the third Friday of each month, local and regional musicians line the streets to play everything from jazz to blues to rock and roll. 239-313-5129, [email protected] or www.myriverdistrict.com.
Backyard Bash – A 21+ event where adults can feel like a kid again Nov. 15, 6-10 p.m. at C’MON. An evening of backyard games, food trucks, and more. Tickets are $125. 15080 Livingston Road, Naples. 239-514-0084 or www.cmon.org.
Country Concert – Martin performs a blend of original music and top country hits 7:30 p.m. at Arts Bonita. Tickets start at $38. 10150 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Air Supply – At Barbara B. Mann at 7:30 p.m., Air Supply has achieved worldwide fame and celebrated over four decades of successful music and touring. Tickets are $39.50-$124.50. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com
Rodney Norman – Performing at Venturino’s Comedy Club inside Embassy Suites is comedian Rodney Norman 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. 10450 Corkscrew Commons Drive, Estero. 239-471-6911 or www.venturinoscomedyclub.com.
ALL WEEKEND
November 14—November 17
The 52nd Annual Fort Myers Boat Show comes to Downtown Fort Myers
Discover Florida’s largest west coast boating event this weekend, with more than 100 manufacturers and a wide range of boats, products and services set up along the scenic Caloosahatchee River. Check out a variety of indoor and outdoor exhibits, enjoy fishing seminars, grab a bite from one of many onsite food stands and access free parking with a convenient shuttle service. This family-friendly event offers something for boating enthusiasts of all kinds.
November 15 — November 16
BIG ARTS in Sanibel kicks off its Inaugural Film Festival this weekend
The two-day Fall Film Festival features three acclaimed documentaries by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Andrew Rossi, including screenings of The First Monday in May, Page One and The Andy Warhol Diaries. Come early Friday for a dinner reception and stick around after the show both nights for exclusive Q&A sessions, where Rossi will share his insights on contemporary documentary filmmaking.
Saturday, November 16th
Regarding the Farmer’s Markets, please confirm on your own that these are taking place.
Third Street South Farmer’s Market – Naples, Florida 7:30 am Sat
Vanderbilt Farmers Market, Galleria Shoppes· Naples, Florida 8:30a Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market, Promenade at Bonita Bay (January-May) 8am Sat
Cape Coral Farmer’s Market Cape Coral, Florida 9am Sat
East Fork Creek Farm Market – · East Fork Creek · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmers Market and Craft Show. University Village Shops · Fort Myers 9am Sat
Farmer’s Market in Ave Maria Town Center! Ave Maria 9am Sat
Bonita Springs Farmers Market at The Center Bar,
Promenade, Bonita Bay 12a-11p Sat
Music in the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 2-4p Sat
Sam Piazza at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren,
Miromar Outlets Naples 4-7p Sat
KICKSTART BAND at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 7p Sat
Desire 4 U at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 7-10p Sat
Gypsy Blue at Beer Bar, Seed to Table, Naples 4-7p Sat
She Trippin at Seed to Table, Naples 9p-2a Sat
Boot Scootin’ Boogie at Food & Thought 2 6-9p Sat
Florida Rhythm Kings at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9p Sat
Sunset Saturday w/ local band at Paradise Coast Sports Complex 6p Sat
College Football at Whiskey Park, Naples Sat
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park, Naples 11a-2p Sat
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Fri-Sun
Moonstone Riders at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sat
Majesty of Rock! Fabulous Journey Tribute Band! w/ Guest Star
STYX Tribute Show Band! at The Stage Bonita Springs Sat
Tessie Hornus at The London Club Naples 5-8p Sat
Carmen at The London Club Naples 8-11p Sat
Just Denny at Mario’s Restaurant, Shoppe’s at Grande Oaks, Estero 6-8p Sat
JR De Guzman at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Fri-Sat
Jodi White at Snappers Comedy Cafe, Fort Myers Fri-Sat
Roman Fortune at Music Under the Banyan, Mercato 6-8p Sat
Sudamerica Latin Groove at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 6:30p Sat
DJ Bigg Jon at Cavo, 9108 Strada PL Naples FL 9:30p Sat
BADFISH – A Tribute To Sublime at The Ranch Concert Hall Fort Myers 7p Sat
DJ Johnny at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 7-10p Sat
Coral Stone Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Dino’s Trio at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Hat Trick at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Hot Damn at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Rock Republic at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 5-9p Sat
Edison Schetter at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sat
Rick Howard Band at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 8p Sat
Brad Allison Band at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sat
Jimmy O. and Rhonda Lee at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sat
Kim Everett Band at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sat
Life Surge – Join thousands of local Christians at Hertz Arena at 8:30 a.m. for a transformative one-day event featuring guests Tim Tebow, Nick Vujicic, John C. Maxwell and more. Tickets start at $29. Parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. www.hertzarena.com.
Holiday Craft Fair – The Cascades at Estero hosts their Annual Holiday Craft Fair from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., selling homemade crafts, pottery, fabric, yarn, and baked goods from their residents and club vendors as well as local vendors. 9400 Cascades Isle Boulevard, Estero.
Classic Car Show – Rookery Bay hosts their 6th annual Classic Car show 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Florida Southwestern State College’s Collier campus. A show featuring antique, classic, muscle vehicles and more. Admission is $10 and cash only. 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples. 239-530-5972 or rookerybay.org.
Christmas Toy Drive – Bell Tower hosts a Christmas Care Car, Truck and Bike Show and Toy Drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers. 239-489-1221 or www.belltowerFL.com.
Art & Artisan Festival – Coconut Point hosts the Art & Artisan Festival 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop local artists handcrafted creations. 23106 Fashion Drive, Estero. 239-992-9966 or www.simon.com/mall/ coconut-point.
Festival in the Forest – The Florida Forest Service presents a Festival in the Forest 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Picayune Strand State Forest. A morning of nature-centered activities, such as guided hikes and bike rides. Free, dog-friendly (on-leash) event. Sign up required for guided events. 2121 52nd Avenue Southeast, Naples. 239-348-7557 or [email protected].
Wine & Food Experience – USA Today presents a Wine & Food Experience Nov. 16, 1-4 p.m. Taste food created by local chefs, try new adult beverages, and listen to live music. Tickets start at $60. 3940 City Gate Boulevard North, Naples. 239-252-4386 or playparadisecoast.com/.
Brew-Ha-Ha – Mercato hosts the 13th Annual Brew-Ha-Ha Craft Beer Festival 5-8 p.m. An evening of sampling 50+ craft beers, live music by Cayman, and more. Tickets start at $50. 9110 Strada Place, Naples. 239254-1080 or experiencemercato.com.
Paula Poundstone – At Seminole Casino Immokalee at 8 p.m., Paula Poundstone is a legendary comedian known for her sharp observational humor and spontaneous wit, with a diverse career including stand-up shows, a popular podcast, NPR appearances, and multiple award-winning specials. Tickets are $59. 21+ only. 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 239-658-1313 or www.moreinparadise.com.
Mark Sanders – The Norris Center presents Mark Sanders One Voice: The Music of Barry Manilow 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30. 755 8th Avenue South, Naples. 239-213-3049 or www.naplesgov.com/parksrec/page/norris-community-center.
Vanessa Collier – An evening at Arts Bonita with blues artist Vanessa Collier 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $44. 10150 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. 239-495-8989 or www.artsbonita.org.
Whose Live Anyway? – Join the Emmy nominated cast of Whose Line Is It Anyway? at Barbara B. Mann at 7:30 p.m. for their improv tour, Whose Live Anyway? featuring 90 minutes of hilarious comedy and audience participation! Tickets are $57-$67. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Get ready for a blues-filled day at Backyard Bluesfest, featuring Chicago’s Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials with special guest Jimmy Carpenter, who recently released an album with Gulf Coast Records. The gates open an hour before for the 2 p.m. show, but if you want to be first in line at the bar, pop over to The Buckingham Blues Bar at 11 a.m., and get the party started early!
Sunday, November 17th
Koreshan State Park Farmers Market 18731 Three Oaks Pkwy, Fort Myers 8a-1p Sun
Golden Gate Farmers Market near Golden Gate Ace Hardware 9a-2p Sun
Sanibel Island Farmers Market in Sanibel City Hall 9a-1p Sun
Rookery Bay Farmers Market through May 28 8a-1p Sun
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market 9a-1p Sun
Take Your Dog to the Garden, Naples Botanical Garden 9-11a Sun/Tues
Kari Melissa & Dante at between Ford’s Garage & Naples Flatbread Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
Tommie Dee & D at between Michael Kors & Polo Ralph Lauren, Miromar
Outlets Naples 1-4p Sun
NFL SUNDAY TICKET at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 1-6p Sun
V-BAND BALKAN PARTY at Dogtooth Sports Bar, Naples 10p Sun
New York Rhythm at The Center Bar, Promenade, Bonita Bay 5-8p Sun
Sunday Funday at Seed to Table, Naples 1-9p Sun
Sunday night Karaoke with Steve! at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 9:30p Sun
NFL FOOTBALL at Jacks Seafood Bar & Grill 1p Sun
BRUNCH at Whiskey Park Naples 11-2p Sun
NFL Sunday Ticket at Whiskey Park Naples Sun
Happy Hour at Whiskey Park Naples 3-7p Sun
25% OFF EVERYTHING at Whiskey Park Naples 9p Sun
Jimmy Keys at Off the Hook Comedy Cafe Sun
Sunset Sundays Ft. Gerardo Aragon Mister T at Cavo,
9108 Strada PL Naples FL 5:30p Sun
Westie Night at Johnny and Lisa Dance, Naples 6:30p Sun
Rock Republic | Shane Duncan Band | Phenomenal Animal |
Randy Mcneeley Band at Stan’s, Goodland, FL 1-6p Sun
The Earworms at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 1p Sun
Raiford Starke at Little Bar Restaurant, Goodland, FL 6p Sun
13 South at Crabby Lady, Goodland, FL 1-5p Sun
Rockefellers Duo at Snook Inn, Marco Island 1-5p Sun
Flight Risk at Snook Inn, Marco Island 6-10p Sun
Cars and Coffee – Mercato hosts Cars and Coffee 239 on Nov. 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. Browse cool cars, sip coffee and listen to live music at 9110 Strada Place, Naples. 239-254-1080 or experiencemercato.com.
Goldenfest XIV – The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest presents the largest dog-centered, family friendly event in SWFL from Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lee Health Sports Complex, featuring canine demonstrations, live music, food, vendors and activities, all while supporting GRRSWF and other local nonprofits, with free admission and parking. 14100 6 Mile Cypress Pkwy., Fort Myers. [email protected] or www.grrswf.org/goldenfest.
From Opera to Broadway – The Voices of Naples perform “From Opera to Broadway” 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. A show combines famous Opera music and top hits of Broadway. Tickets start at $20. 250 6th Street South, Naples. 239-293-0645 or voicesofnaples.org.
Jazz Concert – Naples Dixieland Jazz Band perform at Cambier Park Bandshell from 2-4 p.m. Free admission, but donations are appreciated. 6th Avenue South & 8th Street South, Naples. 239-263-1113 or www.naplesgov.com.
Classical Concert – Dr. Jossecarlo Romo, a proud FGCU alumnus and accomplished Peruvian flutist, returns to perform virtuosic flute music with pianist Michael Baron at 3 p.m., featuring works by Poulenc, Reinecke, Donizetti and more. Tickets are $15 for the public and $7 for students. 10501 FGCU Blvd. S., Fort Myers. 239-745-4268 or www.fgcu.edu/concerts/.
Solo Piano Concert – Musicians of the Naples Philharmonic presents Yeol Eum Son solo performance 3 p.m. at Artis— Naples, Daniels Pavilion. Tickets are $51. 5833 Pelican Bay Boulevard, Naples. 239-597-1900 or www.artisnaples.org.
Welcome Back Party – Opera Naples hosts a welcome back party 4 p.m. Toast to the season, enjoy lite bites, and witness a performance by Opera Naples Youth Company. Tickets are $75. 2955 Bayshore Drive, Naples. 239-963-9050 or operanaples.org.
Nutcracker – Experience the magic of the Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at 5 p.m. with an all-star cast, stunning visuals and Tchaikovsky’s music—perfect for creating unforgettable holiday memories with the whole family! Tickets are $33-$127. 13350 FSW Pkwy., Fort Myers. 239-481-4849 or www.bbmannpah.com.
Wheel of Fortune – Wheel of Fortune LIVE! brings the iconic game show to Seminole Casino Immokalee at 8 p.m., featuring tournament-style play with a replica Wheel, audience participation, and chances to win exciting prizes. Tickets are $28. 21+ only. 506 S. First St., Immokalee. 239-658- 1313 or www.moreinparadise.com.